The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:25 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:01:55 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:09:48 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 15, 2017 at 2:44 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1083.

2:09:50 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 16, 2017 at 9:40 a.m.: Appointment: Health Information and Technology Advisory Committee.

2:10:50 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

4:00:59 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.

4:01:58 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 16, 2017 at 3:44 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 139.

4:02:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

4:03:05 P.M.

H.R. 510

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 510 — "To establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog."

4:03:24 P.M.

H.R. 510

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:03:27 P.M.

H.R. 510

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 510.

4:17:30 P.M.

H.R. 510

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:17:32 P.M.

H.R. 510

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:18:00 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

4:18:08 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:18:10 P.M.

H.R. 1616

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.

4:34:43 P.M.

H.R. 1616

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:35:20 P.M.

H.R. 1892

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1892 — "To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty."

4:35:35 P.M.

H.R. 1892

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:35:38 P.M.

H.R. 1892

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1892.

4:48:01 P.M.

H.R. 1892

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:48:47 P.M.

H.R. 1428

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1428 — "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes."

4:48:57 P.M.

H.R. 1428

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:48:59 P.M.

H.R. 1428

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1428.

4:58:01 P.M.

H.R. 1428

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:58:03 P.M.

H.R. 1428

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:58:17 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-42).

4:59:57 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.

6:30:10 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:31:06 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

6:53:53 P.M.

H.R. 1616

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258).

6:53:54 P.M.

H.R. 1616

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:55:09 P.M.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Pascrell notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution. Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

7:05:31 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:35:00 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:07:14 P.M.

Ms. Esty (CT) moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:07:16 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

8:07:18 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 2017.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:48:59 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1428.

4:48:57 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:48:47 P.M.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1428 — "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258).

6:31:06 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

4:34:43 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:18:10 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.

4:18:08 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:18:00 P.M.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:35:38 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1892.

4:35:35 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:35:20 P.M.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1892 — "To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:03:27 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 510.

4:03:24 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:03:05 P.M.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 510 — "To establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog."